Jobs and careers service Pathfinder will test bold ideas including a new Coaching Academy and more personalised Jobcentre appointments. Further Pathfinders to be rolled out across the country this year to break down barriers to opportunity and put more money in people's pockets as part of the Government's Plan for Change.
New homeowners stand to benefit from rooftop solar and cheaper bills, with the Future Homes Standard being published this Autumn. Families will have lower energy bills in new homes as part of the Plan for Change, as government confirms new build homes will have solar panels by default.
The European Central Bank (ECB) has reduced its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2%, marking the eighth cut in a year amid easing inflation and ongoing trade tensions. President Christine Lagarde reaffirmed her commitment to complete her term, dismissing speculation about a potential early departure.
New review aims to support fairer, more profitable deals for farmers. Arable farmers will benefit from a new government review tackling unfair practices in the combinable crops supply chain, helping to protect their business and income from unfair practices.
Working families encouraged to sign up to Tax-Free Childcare to save up to £2,000 a year per child on their childcare bills. Almost 826,000 UK families shared £632.2 million in government top-ups towards their childcare bills with Tax-Free Childcare in the 2024 to 2025 tax year Working families urged to sign up now to give their summer plans a financial boost.
Additional funding could be unlocked to fix building safety issues through new legislation published in the Scottish Parliament. If passed, the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill will see a tax charged on the construction of certain new residential properties, in line with equivalent legislation in England.
The latest data doesn't indicate that the UK bond market is in as dire a position as what some observers are pointing to in the US market. The US bond market has experienced notable volatility and concerns driven by rapid tightening cycles, fiscal imbalances, and a highly liquid global market reacting to large-scale quantitative tightening measures.
Commitments include enhanced detection systems and sanctions for businesses and mark another milestone in CMA's ongoing action to curb fake reviews. Amazon commits to tough sanctions for businesses using fake reviews to boost their product ratings, as well as users who post fakes.
After months of campaigning and working together, Donald Trump and Elon Musk attacked each other in public view. What does it mean for this administration, the Republican party, and the entire country moving forward? Peter Baker, Jessica Yellin, and Max Chafkin join Stephanie Ruhle on The 11th Hour..
Seth takes a closer look at Trump threatening to take away Elon Musk's government contracts and Musk saying Trump was in the Epstein files. Funny but worrying..
Private rented homes could be subject to a Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) from 2028 to support efforts to tackle fuel poverty and reduce emissions that contribute to climate change. Under proposals published today, regulations would be brought forward under existing powers requiring privately rented properties, as far as possible, to reach the reformed EPC Heat Retention Rating (HRR) band C from 2028 for new tenancies and by 2033 for all privately rented homes.
No one talks about extreme centrists. They should, because they're the people who want to maintain the status quo when it's glaringly obvious that we need change.
In response to an increase of measles cases across the UK and Europe since the pandemic, Public Health Scotland continues to work with NHS health boards to closely monitor the number of cases in Scotland. As of 04 June, there have been 26 laboratory-confirmed measles cases in Scotland in 2025.
Highland Council's dedicated road marking team has been fully mobilised to carry out road marking across the Highland region. Finally after many years of depending on contractors from the south a Highland council team will be able to get on with the work regularly as weather allows.
The Highland Council, Education Committee met today (Wednesday 4 June 2025) and received a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the Education and Learning Service. It included positive school leaver destinations and an update on the refreshed attainment strategy and the Education and Learning management restructure.
Six people have been arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal entry of hundreds of migrants in dawn strikes by Immigration Enforcement across the UK. A suspected organised crime boss and his associates have been arrested for allegedly facilitating hundreds of Botswana nationals into the UK illegally, as part of a surge in law enforcement activity to take down people-smuggling gangs.
At the Education Committee of Highland Council on Wednesday 4 June, Members were presented with the Integrated Children Services Plan Annual Report 2024/25. The Integrated Children's Service’s work continues as it enters the 3rd year of the delivery of the Integrated Children’s Service Plan.
Construction In America FALLS APART After Trump Gets Rid Of ENTIRE TEAMS Of Workers | Projects Halted, Industry in Crisis. The U.S.
The Government has increased departmental spending by almost £400 billion since it came to power, with details of future plans to be set out in the Spending Review next Wednesday. But pressures to increase health and defence spending will make it hard to avoid cuts to other public services, the Resolution Foundation said (Wednesday 5 June 2025).
The Cost of Living in America is destroying families — and the worst may still be ahead. In 2025, hard work no longer guarantees stability.
